Free agency is less than two weeks away, I've read a lot of opinions in here and a lot of what the writers have said. Obviously some of my suggestions are filled with assumption. This is what I've come up with after digesting everyone else's opinion.

1. Overpay Mike Wallace - Not exactly original, but Miami has to avoid another Clyde Gates scenario by being cheap in the draft. Wallace is 26, lightning fast, has the same drop rate as Hartline (dispels butterfinger myth), by all reports is a good teammate (dispels disruptive diva myth) and gives Miami the one thing they've been missing for years. Ireland is under short and long term pressure to win, Wallace helps with both.

2. Sign Dwight Freeney - But the draft is so DE rich? All I've read lately is how inflated the values of some of these guys are. You sign Freeney and you instantly make the pass rush better. You let Odrick move to a more natural DT position and you buy yourself at least another season to see what you have in Vernon. If BPA at 12 is a DE then draft him and have an awesome rotation of pass rushers with both veteran and youthful insurance at the position.

3. Trade for Miles Austin - I think Hartline is gone. Even worse I think he's a Patriot for the next 3-4 seasons. If Dallas has to cut Austin they get nothing in return. His contract has no guaranteed money. You call up Jerry, tell him to do what has to do to get under the cap and you will send him a 4th round pick at 5pm on March 12th. You get your #2 receiver for no guaranteed contract and a track record of production. Former ACORN!!!

4. Sign Dustin Keller - I know there is an injury concern but that might actually make him more affordable. I'm assuming Cook is franchised, Finley is still a Packer, Walker is still a 49er and Davis' injury was really bad. Signing Keller gives you an experienced seem threat and weakens a division rival. He also doesn't make you overdraft a TE...again. For what its worth you can still see if Egnew really turns it around without the pressure of starting.

5. Re-sign Anthony Fasano - Give him the H-Back role, continue to use him in Red Zone situations and maintain his locker room leadership. I don't think he'll have a big market and with a TE rich draft his best chance to succeed might be staying in Miami.

I realize what I've proposed doesn't solve everything, heck not even half of what needs to be done. But we can't act like this is Madden football and Miami is the only team shopping. There will only be a certain amount of moves they get done and these five are the ones I'm hoping they have in place by a few days into FA. Yes the Austin move could be tough, but there is a history between Austin, Ireland, Dallas and Miami. Its time to be bold and I think this formula gets Miami in position to win a few more games.

Hey some nice new insights here. First I've heard of the Austin idea... I think it's a bit of a stretch but the NFL is full of surprises every year.

You didn't even really hit on the draft and still had a pretty impressive offseason there. Can't wait for everything to unfold!

I think its a bit premature to predict or suggest draft picks until we see what happens in two weeks.

A rumor was floated about Austin being released. This guy Chris Kouffman from Universal Draft had talked a month ago about the real possibility of Miami trading for a WR, and then Omar Kelly gave the particulars of his contract. Heck today Kelly even said he'd deal a 2nd rounder for Austin and this is coming from a guy who says don't trade picks for players.

You can't do everythign in FA but if you focus on a few guys and have the resources (which Miami finally does) then I don't think its hard to make those suggestions happen. I'd actually be okay with Miami dealing a better pick than their 4th and I also would guess that Dallas has to consider it.

KC just traded for Alex Smith so I guess Miami can move on Austin if they want to. So much for not making moves until the season begins.

I think its a bit premature to predict or suggest draft picks until we see what happens in two weeks.

I agree. Miami's plans will start to unfold by what they do through free agency. I think they will re-sign a few of their own free agents prior to the start of free agency. Then try and plug a few more holes through free agency. Once that happens we will know what positions need to be addressed in the draft.

3. Trade for Miles Austin - I think Hartline is gone. Even worse I think he's a Patriot for the next 3-4 seasons. If Dallas has to cut Austin they get nothing in return. His contract has no guaranteed money. You call up Jerry, tell him to do what has to do to get under the cap and you will send him a 4th round pick at 5pm on March 12th. You get your #2 receiver for no guaranteed contract and a track record of production. Former ACORN!!!.

If its for a 4th then I'm alright with it, but Austin's body concerns me & this may not be factual, but it seems to me he is always fighting some type of injury.

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3. Trade for Miles Austin - I think Hartline is gone. Even worse I think he's a Patriot for the next 3-4 seasons. If Dallas has to cut Austin they get nothing in return. His contract has no guaranteed money. You call up Jerry, tell him to do what has to do to get under the cap and you will send him a 4th round pick at 5pm on March 12th. You get your #2 receiver for no guaranteed contract and a track record of production. Former ACORN!!!.

If its for a 4th then I'm alright with it, but Austin's body concerns me & this may not be factual, but it seems to me he is always fighting some tight of injury.

You're correct and even Jason Garrett admitted Austin played hurt all year. The question for me is whether a 75% Austin is better than anyone Miami currently has? Maybe it was playing with Romo but Austin doesn't seem to have a hard time finding the end zone and creating some big plays.

I like some of your thoughts Jammer. Wallace, Freeney and Austin would be immediate bolsters to the team.

However, I prefer that Miami go after the number one tight end in the draft and get creative and trade back into the first to snag Eifert. I think that kid is going be a good one. Would just like to see Ireland just go for it.

Imagine an offense with Mike Wallace and Miles Austin lining up opposite one another with Bess in the slot and Eifert at tight end.

However, I prefer that Miami go after the number one tight end in the draft and get creative and trade back into the first to snag Eifert. I think that kid is going be a good one. Would just like to see Ireland just go for it.

3. Trade for Miles Austin - I think Hartline is gone. Even worse I think he's a Patriot for the next 3-4 seasons. If Dallas has to cut Austin they get nothing in return. His contract has no guaranteed money. You call up Jerry, tell him to do what has to do to get under the cap and you will send him a 4th round pick at 5pm on March 12th. You get your #2 receiver for no guaranteed contract and a track record of production. Former ACORN!!!.

If its for a 4th then I'm alright with it, but Austin's body concerns me & this may not be factual, but it seems to me he is always fighting some tight of injury.

You're correct and even Jason Garrett admitted Austin played hurt all year. The question for me is whether a 75% Austin is better than anyone Miami currently has? Maybe it was playing with Romo but Austin doesn't seem to have a hard time finding the end zone and creating some big plays.

he has chronic hamstring, hip and ankle injuries. I always like Miles but he appears to be a guy who might be close to done. I think Hartline might be a better option at this point.